Chapter 23:

A bright sun and clear blue skies foreshadowed a cheerful day. The refreshing breeze blew gently against the enchanted cherry blossom trees, contrasting beautifully with the green lush grass, the gardenias, hibiscus, and other of wild flowers that surrounded the grounds. The students chanting, "O-SEVEN! O-SEVEN! O-SEVEN!" could be heard miles away as the Shikon University class of 2007 students sat in the courtyard. Kagome shifted in her seat, looking at the cheerful faces of her peers, all dressed in pink and white; the traditional school colors (A/n: figured since the jewel is kinda a mix of both). The grassy aisle separated the class, making two groups, 150 on one side and 150 on the other. The multitude of parents was seated on the outside, encircling their children as they cheered, clapped, and took pictures. Kagome sat in the aisle seat in the third row from the front. Everyone looked around, trying to find their friends since they were all scattered because of their last names; Kagome was among them. The sleeve of her pink gown flapped slightly as she waved at Sango sitting in the fourth row on the other side. She giggled when she playfully stuck her tongue at her; turning so that she was facing the back. Kouga spotted her first and smiled when she found him. He was in her group, almost all the way in the back; his white sleeve slid down as he lifted his hand in response to her over hyper activeness. Which was true, she was soo happy that she was able to attend a graduation, her graduation. To have her family be proud of her for actually sticking it out, because to be honest, she really didn't think she could've made it without their support. Smiling, she waved at them; her mother gave a watery smile as she held her father's hand who smiled brightly at her before mouthing "we're so proud of you." Souta stood next to Kohaku, who both gave their sisters thumbs up and screamed their names, embarrassing them both. Shaking her head, Kagome turned to the other side, her eyes focused on everyone's faces, most of them she recognized from her classes, her dorm house, or just in the hallways. Finally she spotted the rest of them; Ayame, Bankotsu, Sesshomaru, and Inuyasha were all sitting together in the same row as Kouga just on the other side. Inuyasha was the only one who noticed her; he puckered his lips to the air, blowing a kiss at her before his lips turned into one of his sexy smirks. Kagome blushed slightly but put kissed the palm of her hand, blowing a kiss of her own back at him. She turned back around when the principal walked to the podium introducing their valedictorian. Practically everyone jumped to their feet and cheered when he stepped in the principal's place that the wooden stand.

"Go Miroku!!" were among the many applauds.

"We love you Miroku!!" the girls screamed and giggled, making Sango roll her eyes.

"That's our boy!!! Way a go man!!" Were the loudest by, of course, his best friends and family. Miroku, in his white cap and gown with the Valedictorian medal around his neck, grinned as he raised his hands, motioning his peers to be quiet and sit back down.

"Thanks, I really appreciate the praise by all of my peers, teachers, and my family and friends." He began. "I'm suppose to read this long speech that's about three pages long, front and back," groans and moans rippled through the crowd, "Yeah, that's how I felt." He chuckled, "So I'm gonna just summarize it for you all. Basically it says that we are the future. That we shouldn't take this opportunity of going to this institution for an education and take it for granted, to waste it. We're supposed to use all the knowledge that we've required to work together and make our world better, not just for us now, but for our children and their children and so on." He paused as he scanned the crowd; everyone was silent as he spoke. "I actually found this funny because our world is so imperfect that we can't possibly make it better, most of it is because there's so much hatred. I want everyone to participate in this exercise." Whispers started to emerge. "I want everyone to look to their left and to their right. Look behind you and in front of you; go on do it." He urged. The students did as they were told, looking in all directions at the faces of their peer. "The people that you're looking at right now are humans and demons alike. Most of them you've talked to in the hallways or are in your classes; some are even your roommates. You've talked with them, laughed with them, and even though you might not admit it, you've become good friends with them." The whispers become louder, as many of them agreed, but some mumbled in dispute. "So after spending 5 years; no, let's not go that long. After spending oneyear here has your views of demons and humans changed any? Have you realized that after spending months of interaction with them that this one question hasn't popped into your head: Are demon/humans really that bad as everyone claims they are? Some of them are, but not all." He paused again. "I'm not telling you to just change your views at the snap of a finger but consider it. If our world is ever going to get better, it starts with us." The parents stood up, applauding his speech as did the students and teachers. He smile grew when he saw his family and close friends gave him a standing ovation. "Now that being all say; Congratulations class of 2007! We did it!!" he shouted happily, the rest of the crowd stood up, roaring with excitement, as pink and white caps were flung into the air. Miroku laughed, he'd be damned if he took part in the tradition, mixing his with the others after he spend 50 dollars for it. He was greeted and congratulated by the teachers on stage before walking off and rejoining his family and friends.

"Awesome speech dude." Kouga praised, patting Miroku on the back.

"Ohh, I'm soo proud of you!" Cara squealed, grabbing him in to a bear hug. Despite her size, his mom was very strong

"Mom… can't breath." He choked out by Cara was deaf to his calls, to wrapped up in her own emotions that her first born had finally finished school.

"Cara, let the boy go." His father said laughing as he pulled his son out of his wife's grip. "You ok?" Miroku placed both hands on his lower part of his back and stretched.

"I think my spine is out of alignment again." He grunted out.

"Cara you are just too emotional." Isabella commented. Cara wiped her eyes.

"I'm ok now." she laughed softly.

"So do you all have any plans tonight?" Ryuichi asked. Kouga looked at him before looking at his friends.

"Uhh… aren't we going to Trina McKay's Grad party tonight?"

"Yeah we're going." Inuyasha spoke for everyone.

"I'm not." eyes stared at Sesshomaru's comment

"Why not?" his brother said in disbelief

"I have other plans." He said as he grabbed Rin, pulling her close to him; she giggled softly. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, sucking his teeth

"Fine, anyone else wanna bail on me?" he eyed everyone who all shook their heads. "Good." Laugher was heard within their close circle of family.

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(Later that night)

Loud up beat music traveled through the large living room of the McKay estate. About 75 people were in there, dancing to the rhythm of the music, another 50 were scattered in the kitchen, the game room, the pool and other parts of the house. Trina had asked her parents for enough money so she could have a really decent party for her guest as a graduation gift. Delicious catered food and drinks that could feed 10 armies, a live DJ, and the party wouldn't stop until everyone left. It had started about 4 hours ago and it didn't seem to be letting up anytime soon. Tired of dancing and mingling, the gang sat down on a trio of couches, sitting in couples they talked and laughed about the past year. Moments later, the music volume lowered and Trina's squeaky voice amplified through the speakers,

"Excuse me everyone, I just want to thank everyone for coming tonight. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves?" Loud screams of agreement echoed through the room. "Good! Well I just wanna let ya'll know that no one is allowed to leave until they are completely satisfied understand." More cheering and clapping came afterwards as the music started up again to its original volume.

"Hey. Someone give a lame toast that people are supposed to give when they've been through so much shit." Kouga suggested, leaning his head Ayame's shoulder. Sango gulped down some of her drink before speaking.

"I'll do that." She said laughing. "Here's to us, for making new friends and finding new love and for having one hell of a year!" She shouted and then turned and smiled at Miroku before nuzzling his shoulder with her cheek affectingly. Their eyes went wide at her open display.

"Oh yeah, you're definitely drunk." Ayame said as she observed them.

"Just a little." She admitted.

"Shame that she has to be under the influence to show you affection." Kouga teased and then laughed when his girl punched him in his side. "It was a joke." He tried to defend himself. Miroku was crestfallen a little and for some odd reason Sango sensed it.

"Don't let that get you do. I'm only a little drunk," she grabbed his face, framing it with both her hands, her eyes flashing "and I know exactly what I'm doing." She pulled him into a kiss. At first Miroku did nothing but sit there as Sango did all the work, then he got into it when he felt her tongue penetrate his mouth, wrapping around his. He moaned deeply as he leaned forward, pushing his body with hers, making her fall on the couch.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Get a room!" Kouga and Inuyasha shouted at the same time. They broke the kiss, their faces close as they panted lightly. Miroku was in a daze as his eyes and mind were clouded by the mind blowing kiss. Sango smirked, the same flash still in her eyes as she pushed him up off her before getting off the couch. Straightening her denim skirt and blouse, she grabbed his hand, and like a puppy, Miroku followed without objection. Their friends watched as they walked hastily out of the living room and down the dark hall, no doubt taking the guys' advice and finish what they'd started.

"Wow." Kagome stated, dumbfounded at Sango's aggressiveness before laughing hysterically, the others following her soon after. "Where's Bankotsu?" she asked after catching her breath.

"Over there." Ayame replied, pointed behind her. They looked over her shoulder and saw Bankotsu standing at the far end of the room, chit chatting with this guy. About two inches taller then the ebony with dark hair that touched his shoulder, dressed very stylish, this very attractive guy, was actually making him laugh. "I'm so jealous." She said, turning around she picked up her drink, sipping it some. "Not like that." She said defensively at all of their weird stares. "I meanI have to go on a scavenger hunt to find a hottie and all Bank has to do is flash that sexy smile of his and they come running." Tossing back the rest of the liquid in glass and setting it back down on the coffee table; she stood up, pulling the strap of her shirt back on her shoulder. Kouga smiled, loving the way her shorts showed off her long legs. He was lost in his thoughts until she grabbed his hands, yanking him up off the couch.

"Come on, dance with me." Kouga really didn't want too but didn't have time to say no; her heels clicking fast on the floor, forcing him to the dance floor. Now that they were finally alone, well minus their friends anyways, Kagome thought she should put her plan into action; the same thoughts were running through Inuyasha's mind. He reached over, wrapping her hair around his fingers.

"So, Your Highness, are you enjoying yourself." Shivers went down her spine by how low and husky his voice was. She slyly looked over at her boyfriend and recognized the glint in his amber eyes. Oh no! She thought, it is definitely my turn. He just doesn't know it. She smiled gently

"I will be soon enough." She rose up some, placing her knee on the couch while the other foot was on the floor, keeping her balance as she leaned forward, grabbing both of his shoulders. She whispered something in his highly sensitive dog eyes, which made all the blood drain from his head and travel someplace else. He didn't see the devilish grin on her lips nor did he see her get up and slowly started to walk away. "Inuyasha." She sang his name, catching his attention. Turning, he realized that she was nearly halfway across the room; the grin still on her face as she curved her finger, beckoning him to follow. She didn't wait to see if he got up as she started to walk out of the room, her black wrap dress clung to her hips as they swayed seductively. Of course, Inuyasha was close behind, having no idea where this Kagome came from but he really couldn't care at the moment. She stopped at a door at the end of the hall; she had found the bedroom while she and the girls went to the bathroom, and to ensure that no one would occupy it, she put a barrier around it. Waving her hand over the door, it disappeared; giving Inuyasha another glance, she went inside leaving the door open.

Inuyasha stood in the doorway getting full sight of the enchantress before him; standing the middle of the room, now in her demon form. A heavy bang swept over her left eye and down her back. Inuyasha could have sworn that the dress was smaller and tighter; her breast seemed to be more exposed, screaming at him to free them from their material prison. Her hip, cocked to the side, was accompanied by a manicured hand resting on top of it. Her creamy, shapely legs were showcased by a pair of black pumps.

"Are you sure you're my Kagome?" he teased as he stepped forward. Her reply was a come-and- get-me look which he happily took the offer. Grabbing her by her hips, he pulled her against him, capturing her lips. As they kissed passionately, he began to walk her back towards the bed, his hands moving all over her body. Kagome moaned in his mouth as she weaved her fingered through his silver hair, nipping and playfully biting his bottom lip. He growled when she forcefully grounded her pelvis into his groin; it occurred to him that she was trying to dominate him. His assumption was correct when she suddenly switched their positions, breaking the kiss; she pushed him, making him fall on the bed. Their eyes never left each other as she backed up some; lifting her hand to her side, she pulled the tie of her dress, letting it open slightly. Holding it at the top, she opened it the rest of the way, dropping it at her feet. Inuyasha mouth watered as his eyes feasted on her curvy body, barely covered in a fire engine red lace bra and boy short panties.

"Like what you see?" she said in a low sexy voice, making the rest of Inuyasha blood run straight to his cock. He was shocked to say the least; Kagome had never displayed herself to him like this. In all of the nine months they had been together, she way somewhat shy, put still opened to new sexual revenues. Why suddenly the change? He watched as she slipped out of her shoes with grace and advanced to him. Then his brain screamed: What the hell do you care? That was the last coherent through at the moment as she crushed his mouth onto his, again she fought for dominance, pushed him on the bed more. Her slender fingers began to move up his chest, undoing the buttons of his shirt. She moaned loudly as his hands became busy again, starting by massaging her bottom through the lace fabric; they traveled up, running their fingers over her abs and back, stopping at her plump breast, kneading them until her nipples strained painfully through the bra, becoming overly sensitive. When she felt his hands trying to undo the hooks, she broke the kiss, gently pushing his hands away. She brushed her hands over the exposed flesh, pushing his shirt completely open, taking it off.

"Let's play a game." She finally said, sounding a little shy. Hell yesInuyasha was all for it.

"What kind of game? He asked, playing along, working his hands up her arms. She smiled as she brushed his hands away again.

"The kind that forces you to control yourself." Confusion was written all of his face so she explained. "I don't want you to touch me while I pleasure you."

"What!? I can't touch you? Why?" He definitely didn't like where this was going.

"Inuyasha, every time we make love, you're always the one to take control. This time I want too."

"Ok but why can't I touch you?" he whined; she sighed halfheartedly

"If you touch me then I'll be putty in your hands." Inuyasha smirked at her praise. "Please," she pouted cutely. "Just this once." He turned his head to the side on the pillow; he couldn't stand it when she made that face.

"Aright." He agreed. Seconds later a black scarf appeared. Where the hell did that come from?

"What's that for?" she stretched it out to its original length.

"To ensure that you don't touch me." She said as if it was a dumb question. She grabbed one wrist, holding above his head, wrapping the soft material around it.

"Whoa, wait. I've seen Basic Instinct before." He said half jokingly; since when was she into bondage?

"Calm down," she replied sweetly as she weaved the scarf through the bars of the head board and around his other wrist, "I won't hurt you." She nipped the tip of his ear, sending sparks down his spine. Starting there, she licked the inner part of the soft appendage while rubbing the other one. Learning from experience, she knew that his ears were the most sensitive and turned him on. Done fucking his ears, she moved down, tracing the side of his jaw with kisses. She kissed his parted lips lightly; she went down his neck, sucking on the junction connecting with the shoulder.

Inuyasha was going insane; it felt like every touch was setting him on fire. It felt more intense when he closed his eyes and enjoy the ride he was being taken on. He shivered when he felt her teeth grazed harshly over his nipples; rolling it around with her tongue, making them hard. She gave the other the same treatment. He was almost writhing under her touch; feeling her tongue traced his defined abs, going further down stopping at the top of his jeans. Unbuckling his belt then undoing the button and zipper, she yanked off in on move, taking his shoes with them.

She stood on her knees in between his legs as she marveled at the gorgeous man lying before her, dressed in nothing but black boxers and tied up. She licked her swollen lips, all mine she thought. A small smile played on her lips when she heard him gasped as she grabbed the bugle that was straining against the barrier. It encouraged her to pull the boxers down, exposing his hard member.

He gasped at the sudden cold air, but then moaned when her hand gripped his thick length again. She began to work her hand slowly up his shaft, not sure if she was doing it right; this would actually be the first time she did this. It was reassuring when Inuyasha whispered her name as if it were forbidden. Giving her confidence, she moved her hand faster, working up, she thumbed the slit, rubbing the pre-cum over the velvet head. He moaned her name, louder this time; bucking into her hand for more friction, and she gave it to him.

Adding more pressure, she pumped him faster; his moans turn to growls as they echoed through the room. He cursed himself for being a man of his word and not touch her, he forced himself not to rip the flimsy restraints and ram into her, making her scream his name. Spots blurred his vision as he felt himself coming, just a few more seconds. Kagome must have known this too, because as soon as he was so close, she let go.

"Kagome!" he roared dangerously, more at the fact that his member was painfully throbbing than at her. She moved from her position from in front of him and sat at his side. He watched as she took of the rest of her clothes, tossing the bra and shorts on the floor. Leaning over, she grabbed the end of the ties.

"You gota promise you won't jump me when I take this off."

"I'm not promising you shit." He snapped his eyes darkened by anger and lust. She sighed understandably as she pulled it loose, bracing herself to be pouched on and ravished, but it never came; to her disappointment. She looked cautiously, watching him shift himself into a sitting position, staring at her as if she were prey. Kagome squirmed under his gaze; she had no clue what he was thinking.

"On your hands and knees." He commanded in a low husky voice. She looked at him as if she didn't hear him. She began to open her mouth to ask to repeat what he said.

"On you hands and knees, now." She jumped slightly when his command became more forceful, giving her chills and turning her on at the same time; she did as she was told, facing her backside to him. She felt the mattress shift under his weight as placed himself behind her. He leaned over until his chest touched her back.

"Spread your legs wider." He whispered low in her ear, scraping his fangs on her shoulder. Being very obedient, she opened them wider. Growling possessively at her spiky scent, he fingered her already wet core; her moans made his throbbing cock twitch. He slowly rubbed her slowly; her juices running down her thighs. He continued to scrap her shoulders and back with his claws and fangs; he licked away the blood just as fast as the wounds healed as if they were never there. He reached under her, kneading her firm breast, tugging her already swollen sensitive nipples hard, making her cry out to the painful pleasure.

Kagome's breathing was shallow; her arms were giving way to the pleasure coursing through her body, driving her slowly over the edge. He was torturing her. Karma's a bitch

"Tell me what you want from me Kagome." The warmth of his breath tickled her neck. Her eyes rolled in the back of her head; this was too much. She opened her mouth, but nothing coherent came out.

"Oh…I can't… I"

"Say it. Tell me what you want me to do to you." He licked the shell of her ear.

"I want you to make love to me!" she moaned out loudly "I want it hard and fast! I want it now! Now!" She gripped the sheets as he entered without warning. As she wished, he pounded into her hard and fast; he unknowingly dug his claws into her hips, saying her name in broken syllables as he picked up his pace. Kagome, dripping with sweat, couldn't keep up, leaned forward on her collapsed arms, letting her lover pull her into this intense ride of pleasure.

"Inuyasha, I'm coming." She warned breathlessly. Inuyasha grabbed her arm, pulling her up so that they were both upright on their knees, her back against his chest, still pumping his slick cock fast into her wet core. She wrapped her arm around his neck, pulling him into a soul-searing kiss.

"Mark me Inuyasha." She looked directly into his eyes to prove she was serious. "I want to be yours forever. Make me yours so we'll be bonded for eternity." She dipped her head back on his shoulder, giving him full access of the perfect marking places on her body. Inuyasha wasn't passing up this opportunity, feeling his fangs elongate, he sank them into the supple flesh, right above her collarbone; blood and saliva ran down her chest. He felt her muscle clamp around him like a wet fist as her body exploded with an orgasm, his own erupted soon after, overflowing her with his hot seed.

Kagome withered and whimpered in the dark as his fangs retracted from her flesh; coming back down to earth, he slowly removed himself from her, gently laying her body on the bed before joining her at her side. As Kagome tried to catch her breath, Inuyasha leaned over, licking the blood off her freshly wound; watching intently, he saw the two puncture wounds morph into a dark crimson, crescent moon, marking her as his forever. His eyes traveled up until they locked again with his mate's alert green ones.

"Guess this means we don't have to have a wedding." He said, half hoping as his fingers brushed lightly over her mating mark. Kagome looked at him as if he was crazy; laughing at him, she, nudged him in the arm

"That's funny." She turned so that her body fit perfectly with his. "You had me going there for a moment. If you think we're not having a wedding you've lost your damn mind." His ears flattened on his head as he threw his arm protectively and possessively over her waist.

"It was just a thought." He groaned.

"Goodnight Inuyasha." She ignored him completely.

"Night. I love you." He nuzzled her neck.

"Love you too." She said drifting off to sleep; Inuyasha wasn't too far behind.

(A/n: haha. I was listening to Neyo's "Say it" when I was writing that scene.)

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( 2 months later )

She stood in front of the full-length mirror, taking in all of her beauty. Ok, it sounds a little self-absorbed, but she was allowed to today; today was her wedding day, and in just a few hours she would be Mrs. Takahashi. She jumped up and down the best she could with excitement. Her ebony hair was pressed to a glossy shine passing her shoulders and down her back; her makeup applied light and flawless, making her a more beautiful. Antique diamond earrings winked in her ears. Her newly manicured hand touched the borrowed diamond necklace, given to her by Izayoi. Her hands ran down the bodice of her wedding gown; halter-top and backless the bodice hugged her tightly. A beautiful crescent moon brooch was placed right under her naval, making the bottom of the dress split open some, revealing the other layers. Since she wanted to stay with tradition as best she could, instead of the gold embroidery that she originally had chosen, blue was decorating the bodice and the top of the first layer of the dress instead. She imagined what her beau would think when she walked down the aisle.

"Come in." she stated happily when she heard the knock on the door. Inutaisho emerged in the doorway. He looked handsome, as always, in his black tuxedo. His long silver hair was pulled into low ponytail as his amber eyes smiled at her lovingly, like a proud father.

"The ceremony is about to begin. Are you ready?" Rin turned to look back at the mirror one last time.

"Yes, I'm ready." She lifted her dress so that she would fall over it. Inutaisho extend his arm to her; slipping her arm through his, she was led down the elegant stairs of the church that he and Izayoi were also married in. Standing at the bottom of the stairs in front of the French doors were the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Rin had allowed each of the girls pick out their own material and design of the dresses so they had their own unique style to it. It took them the entire two months for every one to finally make up their minds and as long as it was blue, Rin was happy. Of course it was easy to dress the guys, dressed in their black tuxes, with a white formal shirt underneath the blue vest, Inuyasha stood next to Kagome, Miroku with Sango Kouga and Ayame, and Bankotsu with Kayla. Everyone including him felt that it would be kinda awkward if he was walking down with another guy.

"Everybody remembers how many counts they take before walking out and their places?" she asked one last time. They all groaned, ignoring her. The past two weeks were hell for all of them; it felt like they were in boot camp as Sergeant Rin drilled the hell out of them. The music began to play then the doors opened. Inuyasha lead Kagome out and then the others followed. Rin and Inutaisho walked in the doorway soon after, the entire 200 guest that attend stood in respect. She didn't take notice to them, the only person that she want attention from was the man standing at the alter. She smiled when she saw Sesshomaru's mouth drop open slightly as he somehow had forgotten how to breathe. She smothered the laugh that was about to come out through her lips when Inuyasha shook him lightly, getting his brother's thoughts back in order. For the first time, just for Rin of course, he let out a small smile in public, making the guest gasped in shock, for they never seen the stoic Nobleman ever show his emotions. He extending his hand when she and his father finally made it to the end; taking his offered hand, Rin walked up to stand near him. Standing sideways to face the audience some, they were both lost in each other as the wedding began.

/ We're next in line pal / Kagome's voice rang sweetly in Inuyasha's head. He smiled as Sesshomaru started to recite his vows.

/ Yeah. Can't wait /

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TBC

-----------------Author's Note----------------

And here it is the final chapter of my story!! Oh yeah!!